September is National Prostate Cancer awareness month. Every September local and nationwide medical experts offer free screening clinics and lectures. Survivors also encourage men to educate themselves about the symptoms of Prostate Cancer and inform them how important early detection and treatment is.
Prostate Cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men, second only to lung cancer in the number of cancer deaths. Eight out of ten men will develop an enlarged prostate. One out of every six males will be diagnosed with the disease during his lifetime. Despite how common prostate cancer is, men lack awareness about prostate health and are reluctant to seek treatment out of embarrassment.
Some symptoms of prostate cancer are:
- Difficulty in starting urination
- Weak or interrupted flow of urine
- Frequent urination, especially at night
- Difficulty in emptying the bladder completely
- Pain or burning during urination
- Blood in the urine or semen
- Pain in the back, hips, or pelvis that doesn?t go away
- Painful ejaculation
- Some men do not have any symptoms at all.
If you have any of these symptoms, be sure to see your doctor. These symptoms may be caused by conditions other than prostate cancer. Risk factors: Men 50 years or older African-American Father, brother or son who has had prostate cancer.
In the Tampa Bay area Morton Plant Mease is presenting several special lectures and free screenings for Prostate cancer. The screenings include educational information, digital rectal exams (DRE) and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood tests.
The next Free screening for Prostate Cancer is: Monday, September 26, at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital?s, Bekesh Education and Conference Center at 6600 Madison Street in New Port Richey. The free screenings are between 1:30-4 p.m. on Monday the 26th. There also will be a free lecture: What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer, by urologist Dr. Richard Rabinowitz, MD.
Space for the lectures and interactive sessions is limited and reservations are required. Call now to reserve your seat (727) 253-4035.
Great Prostate Cancer Challenge Race Events
The Great Prostate Cancer Challenge, the premier men?s health race and event series in America, is a heartfelt tight-knit community activity that brings together athletes, cancer survivors, physicians, caretakers, family members, and friends.
Zero, the charity committed to ending prostate cancer caused deaths, is hosting run/walk events in 27 cities nationwide with the mission of raising awareness and funds to provide research and free testing. In 2011, they aim to raise more than $1 million.
Find the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge in your area by visiting www.greatprostatecancerchallenge.com.
Source: http://tampa.cbslocal.com/2011/09/16/september-is-prostate-cancer-awareness-month-2/
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